US Bridges

C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 2.90 MI N JCT U S 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A020

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 5/1
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location2.90 MI N JCT U S 33
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8847, -79.4057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 5/1 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.